Dhakuakhana
Dhakuakhana is a Town and Subdivision in Dhemaji District of Assam. In India, a subdivision is a sub-division of a district that is responsible for the administration and revenue collection of a particular area within the district. It is an important part of the local governance structure, and plays a crucial role in the development and administration of its local community.
According to Census 2011, the sub-district code of Dhakuakhana Block (CD) is 02053. The total area of Dhakuakhana Subdivision is 87 km². Dhakuakhana has a sex ratio of approximately 994 females per 1,000 males.
List of Villages in Dhakuakhana Subdivision
Dhakuakhana Subdivision has a total of 51 villages, each with its own identity, gram panchayat, and local lifestyle. These villages form the real backbone of the region, where everyday life is rooted in agriculture, tradition, and community ties. The list below shows all villages in Dhakuakhana Subdivision, along with their respective gram panchayat and nearest town.
| # | Village Name | Gram Panchayat | Nearest Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abeeda Pathar | Sissimukh | Dhemaji (20 km) |
| 2 | Arimatta Garh | Pub Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 3 | Barajan Dhipaguri | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 4 | Begenagara Chamua | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 5 | Begenagara Gaon | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 6 | Begenagara Naharani | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 7 | Borpak Bhereki | Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 8 | Borpak Gaon | Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 9 | Borpak Jiamoria | Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 10 | Borpak Miri | Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 11 | Dakhin Jorkata | Jorkata | Dhemaji (32 km) |
| 12 | Deogharia | Pub Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 13 | Deogharia Lamu | Pub Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 14 | Deori Gaon | Sissimukh | Dhemaji (30 km) |
| 15 | Devaguri | Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 16 | Durpadi Pathar | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 17 | Gohain Bilotia | Pub Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 18 | Jorkata Ahom | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 19 | Jorkata Bangali | Sissimukh | Dhemaji (32 km) |
| 20 | Jorkata Konch | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 21 | Jorkata Nepali | Sissimukh | Dhemaji (30 km) |
| 22 | Khalihamari Na Pamua | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 23 | Khalihamari No 1 2 | N/A | Dhakuakhana |
| 24 | Khalihamari Salmari | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 25 | Kuhimari | Sissimukh | Dhemaji (30 km) |
| 26 | No 1 Kaitong | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 27 | No 1 Karmi Pathar | Sissimukh | Dhemaji (35 km) |
| 28 | No 1 Lutachur | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 29 | No 1 Pahukhowa | Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 30 | No 1 Phatia Bam | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 31 | No 1 Tapit | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 32 | No 2 Begenagara | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 33 | No 2 Deogharia Lamu | Pub Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 34 | No 2 Kaitong | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 35 | No 2 Karmi Pathar | Sissimukh | Dhemaji (33 km) |
| 36 | No 2 Lutachur Gaon | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 37 | No 2 Pahukhowa | Pub Machkhowa | Dhakuakhana |
| 38 | No 2 Phatia Bam | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 39 | No 2 Tapit | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 40 | No 3 Begena Gara | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 41 | No 3 Kaitong | Begenagarah | Dhakuakhana |
| 42 | No 3 Khalihamari | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 43 | Pathalial | N/A | Dhakuakhana |
| 44 | Rajabari Gaon | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 45 | Sawaria Gaon | Pub Machkhowa | Dhemaji (34 km) |
| 46 | Seujia Pathar | Pub Machkhowa | Dhemaji (35 km) |
| 47 | Seujia Pathar Gohain | Pub Machkhowa | Dhemaji (32 km) |
| 48 | Sisi Bangali | Sissimukh | Dhemaji (20 km) |
| 49 | Sisisiri Kali | Sissimukh | Dhemaji (30 km) |
| 50 | Solmara Gaon | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
| 51 | Solmara Pathar | Jorkata | Dhakuakhana |
Population of Dhakuakhana Subdivision
The population profile of Dhakuakhana Subdivision offers a deeper understanding of how people are settled across its rural and urban parts. The following sections provide key insights into total population, household distribution, literacy, and age demographics — data that plays a vital role in planning development work and allocating public resources effectively.
Basic Population Details
This section offers a snapshot of Dhakuakhana Subdivision's population composition, including male-female ratio, child population, and how literacy levels vary between villages and towns.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,575 | 29,575 | N/A |
| Male Population | 14,825 | 14,825 | N/A |
| Female Population | 14,750 | 14,750 | N/A |
| Child Population (Age 0–6) | 15,399 | 13,813 | 1,586 |
| Male Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,966 | 7,143 | 823 |
| Female Child Population (Age 0–6) | 7,433 | 6,670 | 763 |
| Literate Population | 79,728 | 69,109 | 10,619 |
| Literate Male Population | 43,483 | 37,797 | 5,686 |
| Literate Female Population | 36,245 | 31,312 | 4,933 |
| Illiterate Population | 34,567 | 31,684 | 2,883 |
| Illiterate Male Population | 14,406 | 13,152 | 1,254 |
| Illiterate Female Population | 20,161 | 18,532 | 1,629 |
| Total Households | 5,733 | 5,733 | N/A |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Total population is approximately 29,575 people. Includes nearly 14,825 males and 14,750 females. Rural population is about 29,575 people.
- There are around 15,399 children aged 0 to 6 years. This includes approximately 7,966 boys and 7,433 girls.
- Literate population is about 79,728 people. Non-literate population is around 34,567 people.
- There are nearly 5,733 households.
Social Structure and Density
This section offers a snapshot of social structure in Dhakuakhana Subdivision, highlighting the SC and ST population across rural and urban areas, as well as how densely people live in different parts of the region.
| Particulars | Total | Rural | Urban |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total SC Population | 9,947 | 7,284 | 2,663 |
| SC Male Population | 5,093 | 3,743 | 1,350 |
| SC Female Population | 4,854 | 3,541 | 1,313 |
| Total ST Population | 46,023 | 45,194 | 829 |
| ST Male Population | 23,408 | 22,973 | 435 |
| ST Female Population | 22,615 | 22,221 | 394 |
| Population Density | 365 / km² | 336 / km² | 1,025 / km² |
Here’s a simplified summary based on Census 2011 stats:
- Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Dhakuakhana Subdivision is approximately 9,947 people, including 5,093 males and 4,854 females. Around 7,284 people live in rural parts. Nearly 2,663 people reside in urban areas.
- Scheduled Tribe (ST) population in Dhakuakhana Subdivision is about 46,023 people, including 23,408 males and 22,615 females. Around 45,194 live in villages or rural parts. Nearly 829 live in towns or urban regions.
- In terms of density, overall population density is around 365 people per square kilometre, rural areas have about 336 people per sq. km, urban areas record nearly 1,025 people per sq. km.